Silk RaspberryWhile these papers don't actually have any silk fibres in them, they are as beautiful as the finest silk fabric. Densely packed with long, interwoven Japanese kozo fibres, our Silks come in a selection of deep, rich colours. These papers have a lovely deckle edge and have incredible wet strength. Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand. The art of washi is an extremely labour intensive process starting with the harvest and preparation of

20% sulphite

Washi is the word for traditional papers made by hand

Depending on its use

The kozo fibre is an unusually long and durable fibre and contributes to the strength of these seemingly delicate papers

Developed during the Edo Period

12 of each

The fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

such as cranes for long life and plum blossoms and pine boughs for beauty and longevity

Size: 24 x 36"

making them ideal for covering books and boxes

The individual layers of colour are silkscreened on one by one requiring careful registration of screens

printmaking and collage